Death: MACRAE, Gladys (correction)
Author: Don Stowell Date: 26 Feb 2005 4:07 PM GMT
Surnames: Callahan, Hanks, Harrison, Boldin
Classification: Death
Posted by East Kern Genealogical Society
Courtesy of Mojave Desert News
California City, Kern, CA
Published: 17 Feb 1949

Beloved Mojave Matron Funeral Held Saturday
Organizations of Mojave ladies to which she belonged will feel the absence of Mrs. Gladys MacRae, 41, beloved wife of Frank MacRae and mother of Mrs. Jeanine Callahan of Lone Pine and Mrs. Ovunual Hanks of Hollywood, who passed away on Wednesday of last week, February 9, in Mojave.
Summing up Gladys qualifications as a friend has been aptly given in the following words written by Mrs. Oliver Barden.
"Sturdy" has been my word for Gladys, not referring to her physically but spiritually. A strong, brave, rugged, little soul, always capable of hoeing her own row, and ever ready to give a hand to others. If Gladys was your friend, you had a friend in any kind of weather. You never need wonder where you stood with her and if she was on your side she'd fight with you against the world. She had no 'Company Manners', she was just always Gladys to one and all. No kowtowing or bootlicking to those who seemed to have a little more than others and no pretense-she was always Gladys and you could take it or leave it.
"But we do not bury our friends and as long as we cherish her memory she will continue with us and will make life easier and pleasanter for us with her sweet spirit and sturdy character."
Funeral. services under the direction of O'Donnell's Funeral Home were held in the Community Congregational Church, the Rev. John C. Hanchett, officiating on Saturday afternoon, February, 12, with interment in Mojave Cemetery. Organist Mrs. Myra, Craig and vocalist Mrs.. Stanley Richardson with the assistance of Mr. Hanchett dispensing the appropriate music for the occasion.
Also. surviving her are her father Geo. W. Harrison Sr., and brother, George Harrison, Jr., also Mrs. Rita Harrison, sister-in-law, of Mojave, together with Fred D. Harrison an uncle; an uncle Jerry Harrison of Miami, Fla. and Harvey Harrison of Detroit, with an aunt, Mrs. Carrie Boldin of Tracy City, Tenn.
She was a member of Rebekah, Lodge of Mojave and was born December 30, 1907 at Cloud Hill, Tenn.

California Death Index, 1940-1997
about Gladys Opal MacRae
Name: Gladys Opal MacRae
[Gladys Opal Harrison]
Sex: FEMALE
Birth Date: 30 Dec 1905
Birthplace: Tennessee
Death Date: 9 Feb 1949
Death Place: Kern
Mother's Maiden Name: Holt
FATHER'S SURNAME: Harrison

1910 United States Federal Census
Name Gladys Harrison
Age in 1910 2
Birth Year abt 1908
Birthplace Tennessee
Home in 1910 Civil District 20, Giles, Tennessee
Street Bunker Hill And Brison Road
Race White
Gender Female
Relation to Head of House Granddaughter
Marital Status Single
Father's Birthplace Tennessee
Mother's Name Loyd Harrison
Mother's Birthplace Tennessee
Household Members
Name Age
David S Holt 64
Mary Holt 60
Loyd Harrison 23
George Harrison 31
Gladys Harrison 2
James Harrison 1
Loucile Harrison 0
Harvey Harrison 21

1930 United States Federal Census
Name Gladys O Mac Rae
Age in 1930 22
Birth Year abt 1908
Gender Female
Race White
Birthplace Tennessee
Marital Status Married
Relation to Head of House Wife
Homemaker? Yes
Home in 1930 Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan
Street Address Tennyson
House Number in Cities or Towns 502
Dwelling Number 344
Family Number 370
Age at First Marriage 18
Attended School No
Able to Read and Write Yes
Father's Birthplace Tennessee
Mother's Birthplace Tennessee
Able to Speak English Yes
Household Members
Name Age
Frank W Mac Rae 34
Gladys O Mac Rae 22
Joyce J Mac Rae 1

1940 United States Federal Census
Name Gladys Mac Rae
Age 30
Estimated Birth Year abt 1910
Gender Female
Race White
Birthplace Tennessee
Marital Status Married
Relation to Head of House Wife
Home in 1940 Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan
Street W Fainmarad
House Number 57
Inferred Residence in 1935 Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan
Residence in 1935 Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935 No
Sheet Number 3A
Attended School or College No
Highest Grade Completed High School, 2nd year
Weeks Worked in 1939 0
Income 0
Income Other Sources No
Household Members
Name Age
Frank Mac Rae 43
Gladys Mac Rae 30
Jeanine Mac Rae 11
Jarret Mac Rae 9